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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Boliden’s Kevitsa mine have signed a collaboration agreement to test and develop Sandvik’s battery-electric concept surface drill rig in order to gain real-world data on its operation and performance. Boliden Kevitsa, a multi-metal open-pit mine in Sodankylä, Northern Finland, is known for efforts to minimise environmental impact while maximising[…]

Earlier this year, Epiroc completed the full acquisition of ASI Mining. Consequently, Epiroc will no longer market its surface autonomous business under the ASI Mining name, but solely under the Epiroc brand. This transition underscores Epiroc’s commitment to delivering advanced surface automation solutions, focusing on accelerating integration and advancing functionality development. As part of this[…]

Weir is showcasing its all-of-mine capabilities at this year’s MINExpo 2024, in Las Vegas, this week. It is launching its ESCO® NEXSYS™ GET Lip System for rope shovel dippers, which lowers lip maintenance requirements, extends tooth and adapter life and, ultimately, provides miners with longer uninterrupted shovel operation. Weir will also be unveiling its new[…]

Alongside an announcement focusing on the introduction of an electric modular platform for its Toro™ underground loaders and trucks at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024, Sandvik has also presented a trolley module for a BEV truck in Las Vegas. Trolley-electric trucks are expected to be used in large truck applications where the traffic flow is predictable, ramps[…]

During an impressive event at this year’s MINExpo in Las Vegas, USA, attended by IM, Liebherr and Fortescue announced a significant expansion of their partnership and unveiled the jointly developed autonomous battery-electric T 264 truck. Both Dr Andrew Forrest and Dr Willi Liebherr attended the event to celebrate the historic deal. Together, the two companies[…]

Orica Digital Solutions has announced the launch of Next Gen SHOTPlus™, a groundbreaking evolution leading drill and blast into the next era with intelligent blast design and modelling capabilities, at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. For 35 years, the SHOTPlus suite of applications has been a leader in intuitive and powerful digital workflows. Developed by[…]

At this year’s MINExpo, Komatsu is presenting the PC4000-11E hydraulic mining excavator. The electrically powered hydraulic mining excavator merges the powerful digging force ofhigh-performance diesel machines with the lower carbon footprint of an electrically powered machine. Built to endure the toughest mining operations, the PC4000-11E features robust components for exceptional durability and reliability in the harshest[…]

Komatsu today announced the launch of its first commercialised truck in the new Power Agnostic series, the Power Agnostic 930E truck. This cutting-edge haulage truck represents a significant milestone in Komatsu’s decarbonisation strategy, it says “offering unparalleled flexibility for mining operations transitioning toward zero emissions. The Power Agnostic 930E sets a new standard in mining[…]

Continental has announced the expansion of its manufacturing plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil to accommodate the production of heavy-duty steel cord conveyor belts. The Ponta Grossa plant is now the second location from Continental’s group sector ContiTech to manufacture belts rated up to ST10000, which is considered the world’s strongest belt rating, made to withstand[…]

Epiroc says it is set to redefine the digital landscape of the mining industry at MINExpo 2024 with the unveiling of Groundbreaking Intelligence, a flexible digital mine ecosystem designed to help mines take a pragmatic and unified approach to digitalisation. Groundbreaking Intelligence is the fruit of Epiroc’s strategic expansion of its digital and automation solution[…]